Where to turn for flood advice, help

HERE is a guide to how essential services are being affected by widespread flooding and what assistance is available.

EVACUATION CENTRE

Residents who need to evacuate their properties and are unable to stay with family and friends can make their way to the Sleeman Sports Centre, cnr Old Cleveland and Tilley roads, Chandler. If possible residents are asked to bring bedding, two days' change of clothes, personal items such as toiletries, medication and non-perishable food and water. Pets can also be brought, but must be kept restrained and under supervision. Owners are asked to bring leads, cages, food, bowls and litter. On-site parking available.

Volunteers are still urgently needed and those interested can register their details with Volunteering Queensland on emergencyvolunteering.com.au or on 1800 994 100.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Train services will be severely impacted due to weather damage. Some bus services will also be affected. Ferry services are suspended until further notice, with shuttle buses available from some terminals. Check translink.com.au or ring 13 12 30 for current information.

There has been a significant disruption to mail delivery throughout Queensland. Australia Post is working with authorities to resume normal mail delivery as soon as possible. Post offices in Red Hill Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Calliope, Wandal and Worrabina are closed. Mail for affected households will be held until safe to deliver. Visit www.auspost.com.au for the latest updates.

WASTE

Brisbane City Council advises waste collection will continue as normal. Residents are asked to contact the council if their bins are not collected or inaccessible to arrange an alternate pick-up date.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council advises normal waste services are set to resume as soon as safe to do so. Residents are asked to leave bins out only if there is no flooding in street.